Lauren’s Story
Lauren's Story
Location: Kent
Treatment(s): Abdominoplasty with Liposuction: Back & Sides & Bi-lateral Breast Uplift with Implants
“The process has been so, so worth it. I feel so much happier now. All I can say is that if you know you want or need surgery, don’t hesitate to come to Amir. If there is anything I ever want done in the future, I’ll 100% be coming back.”
Lauren, 27, from Kent, was left with a lot of excess skin after having two 9lb babies. In April 2021 she had Abdominoplasty with Liposuction: Back & Sides & Bi-lateral Breast Uplift with Implants. Here she shares her experience with Bella Vou:
After having two large pregnancies and two large babies, I had excess skin around my waist. I had to have an emergency C-section with my second baby and the scar I was left with was wonky and made the skin overhang - it was awful!
I never wanted to be out in public or even at home without baggy clothes on! I couldn’t even put a bikini on in summer in the garden playing with the kids - my confidence wouldn’t let me. I also had a 7cm muscle tear so I had a sort of pot belly too.
I tried to get rid of it by doing cardio and HIIT workouts, but not a lot happened, and I knew I had to go down the surgery route. I’d been thinking about having a Tummy Tuck after having my first baby, but we knew we wanted a bigger family so I waited until I’d had my second child to go through with it.
I initially went to see a different surgeon, and I paid £190 for a consultation, but something just didn’t sit right with me. They said they couldn’t do the entire surgery in one go, and I'd have to wait a whole year before they could fit me in. I knew I didn’t feel completely happy with going under the knife for the first time with them.
Then I saw Amir Nakhdjevani at Bella Vou and I knew he was the surgeon I wanted. He made me feel instantly at ease. I’d come across him on social media, and he’d also been recommended to me by a friend who had had surgery with him in the past. I went for a free consultation, knowing that I had nothing to lose, and the clinic made me feel instantly calm. It felt more like a spa, with candles and a nice atmosphere - there was nothing clinical about it, the place was stunning!
Amir recommended things that I hadn’t thought of myself, he told me he could do all the procedures at once, and he said he could fit me in for surgery just a few weeks later. It felt right, I felt so much more comfortable with him, and I knew this was where I wanted to go.
I was so excited for surgery, it felt too good to be true! I didn’t think it would ever happen and I couldn't believe I was going to wake up with a new body. The rooms were lovely (there’s nothing hospital-like about them) with a nice open shower and toilet so you don’t have to deal with pulling doors open after surgery. I had Netflix, a comfy bed, and the staff were lovely! Everyone was just amazing, nothing was ever too much for them.
In theatre, while I was getting prepared, the staff were talking to me and helping me to relax, and they said they could see the excitement in my eyes! The next thing I knew I was waking up again. It was brilliant. I stood up immediately, Scott - my nurse - called my husband straight away to let him know that I was ok, and after one night I was discharged and back home.
After the surgery, I had a couple of face-to-face appointments and a good few phone calls with Bella Vou. My body rejected a couple of the dissolvable stitches and I had a couple of areas that didn’t want to close quickly, but the team sent me out the appropriate dressings to help the healing process. The aftercare is outstanding!
The garment was uncomfortable, but after six weeks I took it off and that was it. This has changed my life for sure. My attitude has changed, my confidence has changed, my relationship has grown again after having babies, I feel stronger in my core - it’s just an all rounder!
I’ve noticed I’m stronger too - just months on I can feel my abs and my core, and I can do exercise that I wasn’t able to before. My belly still feels a bit numb, but that’s a price I’m willing to pay for all the other results. I know over the next few months this too will improve.
Before treatment I was in a sluggish mood. I never wanted to go out, I hated my body, I never got naked in front of my husband, I even hated showing Amir my body! Now, I’ve thrown away all my baggy clothes, I can buy clothes that actually fit nicely and I even wear little crop tops and shorts for pyjamas! My confidence is so much better, I would do it all over again if I had to.
The process has been so, so worth it. I feel so much happier now. All I can say is that if you know you want or need surgery, don’t hesitate to come to Amir. If there is anything I ever want done in the future, I’ll 100% be coming back.
Treatments
Tummy Tuck
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What our clients say
★★★★★
I had a breast augmentation at Bella Vou 4 weeks ago and I am ecstatic with my results, the scars are so neat and tidy, I am healing so well. The surgeons, nursing staff and everyone who assisted me on my journey were amazing. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get surgery. Best decision I have ever made. Thank you!
Anon
★★★★★
I have had 3 procedures now with Amir and I can honestly say, after having several cosmetic surgery with top plastic surgeons up and down the UK and in Poland, Amir is the best surgeon, my reasons why, professionalism, precise, skills are attention to detail and finesse is phenomenal.
★★★★★
Absolutely wonderful experience with Amir. I’m so happy I chose to go ahead with my procedure with BellaVou. My scars are barely visible and the customer service is incredible. I’ve had nothing but complements, and I feel much more confident. 10/10! Amir made me feel completely at ease, I didn’t feel nervous at all.
Katie Truscott
★★★★★
I am delighted with the results so far – web and scar tissue successfully removed and at last I am looking normal – I can already say it was the best thing I have done in a long time.
Spink
★★★★★
I couldn’t be more grateful for Bella Vou, after years of research, I felt so comfortable in Amir’s hands, he is more than just a doctor. Him and Joy really are a dream team and kept me at ease throughout my procedure. Can’t thank you all enough!!
Donna
★★★★★
Whilst recovering I received a fantastic hamper of fresh fruit, biscuits and tea from Bella Vou! I am 2 weeks into my healing process and things are healing nicely. After 2 days rest, I was up and about doing my normal day to day things. I would highly recommend Bella Vou they are fantastic!
Martin
★★★★★
Dr Amir & Nurse Jill made me feel at ease immediately. I couldn’t believe that throughout I was talking and laughing with Amir and Jill about all kinds of subjects. I would highly recommend Dr Amir & his team, nothing was too much trouble. The ambience in the clinic is so calming and the procedure was swift whilst each part of the process explained thoroughly.
Martin
★★★★★
The lip filler has been a perfect temporary solution for me and I absolutely love the look of having fuller lips. Bella Vou were excellent and really eased some of my concerns and for the first time, I really love my lips.
Joanne
★★★★★
I would 100% definitely recommend Bella Vue, especially for their kind, compassionate, caring and professional staff and Amir Nakhdjevani for his amazing results on my eyes.
Ann Faith
★★★★★
I am so happy with the result, which Amir said will keep improving over the next few months, I’m more than happy with how it looks now, but bring it on!
Carrie
★★★★★
I honestly couldn’t be happier. I never thought I would love myself again and I already am in love with my new body. If you have any hesitation- go and see Amir at Bella Vou and I’m sure he can make your dreams come true.
Anonymous
★★★★★
Three weeks on from my procedures, from the front, you cannot even tell that I have had anything done. There is no scarring visible at all. Behind my ears are slightly red but they are healing beautifully. When I look at the work of other surgeons who are lauded on here, there really is no comparison with the excellence of Amir’s work.
★★★★★
Thank You very much to the Bella Vou Team for everything I am so grateful. I am really excited about the future and am most grateful to Bella Vou for a great job. I have already experimented with the shops and found a big smile on my face when trying outfits on for my daughter’s wedding!
Allison
★★★★★
From the first consultation, Amir made me feel completely at ease, answered any questions I had for him and, him and his team acted very professionally. I had gynecomastia surgery and was very concerned about it, especially the recovery time. I was reassured that I would recover very quickly and, true to his word, I was back at work within 5 days with no pain and great results!!
Gino Latino
★★★★★
Amir is an amazing surgeon, after having botched surgery 7 years ago and never feeling happy with my result, I went to Amir who was very professional explained that he will correct but not to expect a miracle and that is what he did, my body no longer looks saggy and old, he has made me love my body again, I’m so pleased with the result and have already recommended Amir to two of my friends.
Rachel
★★★★★
Would definitely recommend to friends and family .. the staff at Bella Vou are lovely kind and caring and are there for you every step of the way which really reassured me and made me feel at ease 🙂
Anita Massimo
★★★★★
I couldn’t be more grateful for Bella Vou, after years of research, I felt so comfortable in Amir’s hands, he is more than just a doctor. Him and Joy really are a dream team and kept me at ease throughout my procedure. Can’t thank you all enough!!
Donna
★★★★★
I’ve had a re-occurring shoulder injury for the past 4-5 years, after my very first session with Nikki I noticed a big difference in pain reduction & mobility. After five more sessions, I don’t have any pain & I am able to train as hard as I like without any limitations. I would highly recommend Nikki to anyone.
Ollie
★★★★★
Bella Vou was not my first choice but after a friend recommended going, I did. To say it was a pleasant experience would not be exaggerating. The whole clinic staff we friendly and helpful. They made me feel they were generally interested in me and what I had come to have done. I would definitely go back.
Becky
★★★★★
After my very first session with Nikki I noticed a big difference in pain reduction & mobility. After five more sessions, I don’t have any pain & I am able to train as hard as I like without any limitations. I would highly recommend Nikki to anyone.
Anon
★★★★★
I had a breast augmentation at Bella Vou 4 weeks ago and I am ecstatic with my results, the scars are so neat and tidy, I am healing so well. The surgeons, nursing staff and everyone who assisted me on my journey were amazing. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get surgery. Best decision I have ever made. Thank you!
Anon
★★★★★
I have had 3 procedures now with Amir and I can honestly say, after having several cosmetic surgery with top plastic surgeons up and down the UK and in Poland, Amir is the best surgeon, my reasons why, professionalism, precise, skills are attention to detail and finesse is phenomenal.
★★★★★
Absolutely wonderful experience with Amir. I’m so happy I chose to go ahead with my procedure with BellaVou. My scars are barely visible and the customer service is incredible. I’ve had nothing but complements, and I feel much more confident. 10/10! Amir made me feel completely at ease, I didn’t feel nervous at all.
Katie Truscott
★★★★★
I am delighted with the results so far – web and scar tissue successfully removed and at last I am looking normal – I can already say it was the best thing I have done in a long time.
Spink
★★★★★
I couldn’t be more grateful for Bella Vou, after years of research, I felt so comfortable in Amir’s hands, he is more than just a doctor. Him and Joy really are a dream team and kept me at ease throughout my procedure. Can’t thank you all enough!!
Donna
★★★★★
Whilst recovering I received a fantastic hamper of fresh fruit, biscuits and tea from Bella Vou! I am 2 weeks into my healing process and things are healing nicely. After 2 days rest, I was up and about doing my normal day to day things. I would highly recommend Bella Vou they are fantastic!
Martin
★★★★★
Dr Amir & Nurse Jill made me feel at ease immediately. I couldn’t believe that throughout I was talking and laughing with Amir and Jill about all kinds of subjects. I would highly recommend Dr Amir & his team, nothing was too much trouble. The ambience in the clinic is so calming and the procedure was swift whilst each part of the process explained thoroughly.
Martin
★★★★★
The lip filler has been a perfect temporary solution for me and I absolutely love the look of having fuller lips. Bella Vou were excellent and really eased some of my concerns and for the first time, I really love my lips.
Joanne
★★★★★
I would 100% definitely recommend Bella Vue, especially for their kind, compassionate, caring and professional staff and Amir Nakhdjevani for his amazing results on my eyes.
Ann Faith
★★★★★
I am so happy with the result, which Amir said will keep improving over the next few months, I’m more than happy with how it looks now, but bring it on!
Carrie
